Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tổn thọ

[ton˧˩ tʰɔ˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to have one's lifespan reduced

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Giỡn vậy có mà tổn thọ thì có.Your joke just shaved a few years off my lifespan.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tổn thọ” mean?

(verb) to have one's lifespan reduced

Is “tổn thọ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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